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Man allegedly hacked with sickle over gambling, but suspect claims he’s the victim
A man was struck in the face with a sickle on Sunday, allegedly by his own neighbor, after a rowdy gambling session in Buleleng regency. But who exactly is at fault is in question after one of the alleged assailants filed a competing report with the police claiming he was the victim.
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Bali man believed to have died from rabies, first such death on the island in three years
A 22-year-old Balinese man is believed to have died from rabies after he was bitten by a dog around three months ago in Klungkung regency.
According to a report from the Jawa Pos network, Anak Agung Gede Rai Kariyawan, known as Ode, was brought to the local hospital in Klungkung after having difficulties breathing and swallowing water for two days.
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It’s official: President Joko Widodo beats Prabowo Subianto to win 2nd term in office
Indonesia’s Joko Widodo has been re-elected as president of the world’s third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said early Tuesday, beating rival Prabowo Subianto, a retired general who has vowed to challenge any victory for the incumbent leader.
Read more: It’s official: President Joko Widodo beats Prabowo Subianto to win 2nd term in office
Bali Police arrest six suspects allegedly involved in low-interest loan scam
The police have arrested six suspects who are allegedly involved in cyber fraud on Thursday. Authorities say the group is from Makassar, South Sulawesi, but have been running their operations in Bali for the past three months.
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Lombok high school student allegedly prevented from graduating for criticizing principal
Should a student be severely penalized for standing up to his school principal? Despite scoring high marks in Indonesia’s national exams, Aldi Irpan, a high school senior from Lombok, claims he failed to graduate because he had disobeyed his high school principal.
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Police in Bali arrest burglar, shoot him in the leg for trying to evade arrest
Police have arrested a suspect named Kadek Supartika, also known as Ucil, who allegedly broke into nine houses in Buleleng. Authorities say he was arrested after he tried to evade capture, leading authorities to shoot him in the leg.
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